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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,298.15, 56,991.52 and 22,435.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,298.15, 56,991.52 and 22,435.29 is: 30,960.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,298.15 : 56,991.52 = 22,435.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,298.15/56,991.52 = 22,435.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,298.15x = 56,991.52 × 22,435.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,298.15x = 1,278,621,166.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,278,621,166.56/41,298.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,960.74

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